I have been struck time and again by how much patience we have needed over the past three years. COVID ground the world to a halt. Supply issues have meant waiting for goods and

The end of the year brings its fair share of celebration. Even with the ideal plans, the best company, and every item on your wish list ticked off, the holidays require plenty of energy. The boldest extrovert might

Every November, Men’s Mental Health Month brings awareness to the specific ways men struggle with their mental and emotional wellbeing. Reflecting on these challenges can help us to better understand them and support the men in our lives well beyond the month of November.

September has arrived, which means a return to routine for many of us. Adieu to late night BBQs and impromptu camping trips, hello early morning classes and coffee-fuelled carpools. So your sleep schedule

Grounding is a tool to bring you back to the present moment when you feel anxious, or the world around you feels chaotic. The grounding tool below uses the senses

As I speak with people in my practice, I can’t help but notice the strain everyone is feeling. The anticipated winter holidays were quashed again with orders to keep things small and avoid gathering. Just when we thought we were in the clear, another variant.

It was Blue Monday last week, deemed the saddest day of the year. I have been reflecting on my interactions with people during January, and I have to say the world seems particularly down.

What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is any activity that involves maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens.

We have all had periods in life that we aren’t proud of. Moments we wish we could take back. People we wish we could un-hurt. Sometimes we carry these painful memories with us for a lifetime

We are surrounded by negativity these days - politically, economically, socially, personally. It feels harder and harder to shake off. The added stress of the pandemic is pushing people to the edge. How can you care for yourself and release stress when so many stressors feel out of your control?

Self-care advice is everywhere these days. The pandemic has brought out anxieties in most of us and self-care is one thing we can control in this world of uncertainty. It is easy to turn to consumer-based approaches: pedicures, chocolate, dinner out.

After a long day of work, socializing, or looking after children, do you look forward to going to sleep? Are you confident that you will get to sleep? Stay asleep?

Being assertive means being direct about what you need, want, or feel in a way that’s respectful of others. Using assertiveness as a communication skill can help reduce conflict, build your self-confidence, and improve your relationships.

This last year has been intense for all of us on a global level. 🌎 As I help many of my clients maneuver through these issues during sessions I see these limits being met and communication breaking down as stress rises.

Although morning routines can be challenging for people, the benefits are undeniable. A good morning routine puts you into a positive mental state, bolsters confidence, increases energy, and keeps your goals top of mind.